Texas Wedding Style

When it comes to overall wedding style in Texas, everything from groomsmen in boots and jeans to straight up black-tie elegance is appropriate. Most often, our couples choose semi-formal or cocktail attire for their Texas wedding. Nestled right in between traditional and casual, semi-formal is the perfect compromise for Texas Hill Country wedding attire. Think suits with or without ties for men, and cocktail dresses for women. Your guests have extra leeway to dress how they feel most comfortable on your big day.

We also like to see Texas style incorporated into the ceremony and reception wherever possible. This is a great opportunity to incorporate the state’s cultural traditions into your celebration. Music is the perfect place to honor the Southern heritage of Texas. Consider having a live Tejano band play at your reception or host fun, traditional reception games like the money dance or a pounding party.

• A money dance is a Mexican tradition that allows the couple to mingle with their guests one-on-one. The guests pay for the honor of dancing with the bride or groom, and often the best man also goes around and collects dollar bills in a boot.
• A pounding party is an opportunity for guests to further shower the newlyweds with gifts in the form of pantry items such as flour, sugar, and eggs. It’s called a “pounding party” because these kitchen essentials are given by the pound.